NHTSA Recall 93V003000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Suspension. Reported 1993-01-08. An estimated 330 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A DEFECT IN THE THREADS OF A U-BOLT MAY CAUSE IMPROPER LOADING, LONGITUDINAL CRACKING IN THE THREADS OF THE U-BOLT, AND PREMATURE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING FAILURE.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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